Nebraska Fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen After Loss to Illinois
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following the Cornhuskers' recent loss at Illinois.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, November 7, 2026 — Nebraska’s head coach Matt Rhule has dismissed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. The decision came shortly after the Cornhuskers’ recent defeat against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
The specific date of Holgorsen’s termination was not immediately provided. Similarly, details surrounding the game against Illinois, including the exact date and the final score, were not specified in the information available. The circumstances leading directly to the firing beyond the team’s performance in the Illinois game were not detailed.
Holgorsen had been part of Rhule’s coaching staff. Information regarding a potential successor or an interim offensive coordinator to fill the role was not disclosed. The contract details or financial implications of the firing were also not provided.
This move marks a significant change in the Cornhuskers’ offensive leadership as the team navigates its current season. Further updates are anticipated as the coaching staff evolves.
Story summarized from the original created by ERIC OLSON, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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